The Breadwinner chapters 1-10

Which of the following pieces of textual evidence shows external conflict?

• "Parvana suddenly sat up, then relaxed again when she saw her mother on the toshak on the other side of the room." (pg. 48)
• "Parvana was tired of sitting." (pg. 50)
• Parvana could hear the morning meal being prepared. I should get up and help, she thought, but she couldn't bring herself to move.
• "If we had  left Afghanistan when we had a chance, I could be doing my work!" (page 46)

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Which of the following quotes about Nooria shows a shift in her attitude from the beginning of the book?

• "'I'll help you to the washroom,' Nooria offered." (pg. 48)
• "'Your feet will survive, but we won't if you don't get us food. Now, move!'" (pg. 52)
• "'But no one will ask about you."' (pg. 61)
• "'Cut Nooria's hair! She's the oldest!"' (pg. 62)

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At the beginning of chapter five, why did Parvana buy the nan first and delay going into the shops?

• She didn't know how the Taliban and market vendors would react to her because she was alone.
• She knew it would take a long time to get 10 loaves of nan so she wanted to buy it first.
• She was extremely hungry and wanted to eat some nan while she visited the other shops.
• She wasn't wearing her chador, so she was afraid she would be beaten.

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Which of the following words means "a loose enveloping garment that covers the face and body and is worn in public by certain Muslim women"

• basin
• burqa
• chador
• toshak

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The first time Parvana went to the market disguised as a boy, she felt many different emotions. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe how Parvana felt/acted in that situation? (pgs. 67-68)

• annoyed
• careful
• nervous
• proud

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Which quote best shows Mrs. Weera's personality?

• "It has to be your decision," Mrs. Weera said. 
• "Well done," said Mrs. Weera.  "That's the spirit." 
• "It's a perfect solution," Mrs. Weera said.
• "You'll wear Hossain's clothes," said Mother.

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Explain the meaning of  the following quote from Chapter 7 "The sun was shining.  How could the sun be shining when her father was in jail?"

• It shows that Parvana is worried that her Father will be hot in prison. 
• It shows that Parvana feels a sunny day doesn't match her mood and sadness at her father being in jail. 
• It shows that Parvana prefers rain over sun.
• It shows that Parvana's mood is similar to a sunny day. 

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Which of the following statements best shows the change in Parvana's feelings during her encounter with the Taliban soldier who asked her to read a letter?

• from scared to angry
• from angry to sad
• from scared to confused
• from shocked to worried

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Why is Mrs. Weera moving in with Parvana's family?

• To help with the cooking and cleaning

• Because she has nowhere else to go

• To write a magazine with Parvana's mother

• To help the children with their school work

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What was Mrs. Weera's gold medal for?

• Soccer

• Best swimmer in Afghanistan

• Fastest woman in Afghanistan

• Strongest woman in Afghanistan

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